After fighting three times in 2022, Paddy Pimblett has only fought once per year in 2023 and in 2024 thus far.
“The Baddy” hasn’t been able to stay as active as he would have wanted and now that he has a top 15 ranking next to his name in the UFC’s lightweight division, he’s waiting for the right opportunities.
Having submitted King Green at UFC 304 in July, a big fight awaits Pimblett on his return regardless of when that ends up taking place.
He recently spoke about what his timeframe is looking like right now whilst being in attendance at Cage Warriors 178 this past weekend to support his Next Generation MMA teammates.
Paddy Pimblett Says UFC 210 Or Early Next Year Are The Options For His Return
In an interview backstage at the event, Pimblett revealed that it’s looking unlikely that he will fight before the end of the year.
In both 2022 and 2023, he competed on the final PPV card of the year, earning victories over Jared Gordon and Tony Ferguson.
“The Baddy” stated that if he does fight for a second time in 2024, it will be three in a row for competing on PPV in December with UFC 310 on December 7 being the only possibility.
However, an issue with that date is the potential opponent that Pimblett has had in mind for some time now.
He has gone back-and-forth with Renato Moicano who is set to return in this weekend’s main event in France against Benoît Saint Denis.
With that fight in mind, Pimblett said that he may need to wait until 2025 before making his seventh appearance inside the Octagon.
“I have no idea at the minute. I think the only card that I could possibly fight on is December again in Vegas but nothing’s been said at the minute. I know Moicano’s fighting next week, can’t see him coming back soon enough for December so could end up being next year, early next year.”
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